Author: WNKY Staff

Lucas Oil Racing School races into Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- This past week, the Lucas Oil Racing School was in Bowling Green at the NCM race track for the third round of their scholarship racing series.  The racing series goes all over the country to numerous tracks in states like Florida and Indiana. Of the five stops during their $250,000 scholarship series, the National Corvette Museum race…

Barren County High School named National Beta School of Merit

Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County High School is a 2024-25 National Beta School of Merit. The district says the school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on its campus. Barren County Schools the National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence….

Man charged with fleeing police in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after a reported pursuit in Cave City. According to a uniform citation, the Cave City Police Department observed a vehicle speeding at 83 miles her hour in a 55 mph zone on Highway 90 on Wednesday. Police say they attempted to catch up to the vehicle and turned on the…

Bowling Green man charged with manufacturing simulated substance

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been arrested in connection with a warrant. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Thursday to the 1200 block of Indianola Street to serve a warrant on 40-year-old William Hagan of Bowling Green. Upon arrival, police say they located Hagan near Broadway Avenue and Indianola Street. Authorities…

River Street reopens to traffic

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – River Street is reopened after a brief shutdown Friday afternoon. The Bowling Green Fire Department initially stated just before 12:30 p.m. that River Street was closed to all traffic. Local authorities responded to the scene, and the road reopened shortly after their arrival. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward has confirmed a false…

Authorities working to locate suspect in Hardin Co. robbery

Source: Leitchfield Police Department. HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities are working to locate a suspect involved in a Leitchfield Road convenience store robbery. According to WNKY New 40 media partner K105, a man reportedly robbed Eastview Food Mart on in Hardin County at gunpoint around 9:37 p.m. on June 30. More here. Investigators have since released surveillance video showing the…

BGMU honored at water professionals conference

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Water Division of Bowling Green Municipal Utilities received recognition at the KY/TN Water Professionals Conference. The event is the annual joint conference of the Kentucky/Tennessee section of the American Water Works Association and the Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky and Tennessee. It is the largest annual water technical conference and exhibition in both states. BGMU…

Bowling Green police make arrests after alleged kidnapping, assault

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people are charged with kidnapping after police say a woman was assaulted in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded on Aug. 2 to a report of a kidnapping and assault at a residence. Authorities say the victim stated she was kidnapped and “brutally assaulted” by 31-year-old Marquise Nolan…

Mother, boyfriend charged in death of infant

EARLINGTON, Ky. – Two people have been arrested for manslaughter in the death investigation of an infant in Hopkins County. Kentucky State Police Post says Hopkins County dispatch requested an investigation into the death of a 10-month-old infant in Earlington on Thursday. The Hopkins County Coroner pronounced the infant dead inside the home of the infant’s caretakers. KSP says an…

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on six new homes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- After several months of delays, Habitat for Humanity of Bowling Green/Warren County broke ground on six new homes for Bowling Green residents on Thursday at 1225 Regis O’Connor Boulevard. On Thursday, the non-profit is one step closer to helping several families find a place to call home. Officials say waiting and receiving funding from the state and…